# Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School

Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School is a full-day nursery at 425 Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 6AA, in Bare, Lancashire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastles-nursery-and-beach-school-ey476948  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 425 Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 6AA
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01524 831932
- Website: http://www.nursery-morecambe.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY476948

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476948

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY476948). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476948)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476948)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476948)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 425 Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 6AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.077467,-2.844955

- Station: Bare Lane, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Happy Mount Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Great Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lancaster Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Morecambe Road School |  | 3–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bare Necessities Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bare-necessities-preschool-309226) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Lancaster Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lancaster-road-nursery-309696) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Morecambe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morecambe-day-nursery-ey555335) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cheeky Cherubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-cherubs-nursery-ey446167) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Westgate Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westgate-pre-school-309474) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tiny Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-2515646) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School Good at its inspection on 24 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School take?

Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School?

Bare Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School?

You can call 01524 831932 and visit www.nursery-morecambe.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476948)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandcastles+Nursery+%26+Beach+School&query_place_id=ChIJLc3YY9ydfEgRTwd2LxCwbnU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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